5 Year Limited Light/Medium Commercial Wear Warranty
The finish of the floor plank is warranted by the manufacture
not to wear through under normal light and medium commercial use for a period of
five (5) years from the date of purchase. Finish wear-through is defined as 100%
finish removal over a minimum of 3% of the total installation. (Gloss reduction
or surface scratches are not considered surface wear.) Dull finish can be
corrected with spot or overall recoating care systems. This warranty is
non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser and only if used in
the following commercial areas:
• Retail: Novelty Shops/Boutiques, Product Display Areas, Sales
Floors, Showrooms, Hair Salons
• Medical Offices: Waiting Rooms, Patient Rooms, Examination
Rooms, Storage Rooms
• Hotels: Guest Rooms, Conference/Meeting Rooms
• Offices and Restaurants: Offices, Conference/Meeting Rooms,
Showrooms, Restaurant Floor, Break Rooms
• Institutional and Light Industrial: Classrooms, Training
Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Commons Areas,
Residence Halls
This 5 year limited light/medium commercial wear warranty is
made subject to the following conditions:
1. The floor must be installed properly and according to
USFloors’ installation instructions. Proper installation includes, but is not
limited to the following:
a. A moisture test must be performed to determine if excessive
moisture exists in the subfloor.
b. When installing over concrete, a calcium chloride moisture
test must be performed. Readings greater than 5 lbs./1000 sq. ft./24 hours are
unacceptable for installation. If a moisture meter is used, a reading greater
than 4.5% is unacceptable.
c. A polyethylene film vapor barrier must not be used over wood
subfloors. Moisture readings of wood subfloors must not exceed 14% thoughout the
entire installation.
d. If glue is used, glue entire floor with glue that meets or
exceeds PVAC dispersion with a viscosity of 8000 +/- 1000 cpc spindle 6/20 at 20
degrees centigrade – density of 1.11=/- 0.02 g/cm on a dry content of 48 =/- 1%
(weight). Upon completion of glued installation, the floor must be allowed to
set overnight for 12 hours before resuming normal usage of the room.
2. The flooring must be used only indoors in a dry, climate
controlled area.
3. The flooring must be maintained in accordance with USFloors
maintenance instructions.
4. This limited warranty does not apply to water damage of any
kind.
5. This limited warranty does not apply to damage caused by
water or moisture in the subfloor or underneath the flooring, including but not
limited to damage from subfloor hydrostatic pressure (water or moisture under
the floor that is transmitted to the surface through exerted pressure) or other
conditions that result in water or moisture being under the floor.
6. This limited warranty does not apply to USFloors moldings and
trims.
7. Installation of flooring that contains any manufacturing
defect is not covered by this limited warranty.
Lifetime Limited Structure Warranty
The floor plank is warranted to be free from manufacturing or
material defects for the life of the product. Should a defect occur, the
manufacture will arrange a credit based on the original purchase of the product.
This warranty is not transferable by the purchaser of the floor. Should a defect
occur, we will arrange a refund based on the original purchase of the product.
This warranty is not transferable by the purchaser of the floor. Should a
problem attributable as a manufacturing defect develop after flooring is
installed, the cost of labor for repair will be covered by this warranty.
Warranty Coverage: Upon determination of a valid
manufacturing defect or finish wear through amounting to 100%, credit will be
issued to the dealer and will be good toward the purchase of a replacement. When
defective product is installed, credit applies to material only and does not
include labor since it is the responsibility of the installer to determine
suitability of material prior to installation. Should a problem attributable as
a manufacturing defect develops after flooring is installed, the cost of labor
for repair will be covered by this warranty.
The Limited Commercial Wear Warranty does not cover:
1. Damage due to adhesives or tape, scratches, gouges, scuffs,
punctures, cuts, indentations, burns, accidents, lack of proper furniture rests
or any intentional misuse of the product. Loss of finish gloss over time is
consistent with normal wear & tear and is not a product flaw.
2. Problems due to moisture, mildew, alkaline substances,
hydrostatic pressure, expansion and contraction between planks/tiles, or
humidity levels above or below those recommended.
3. It is normal and expected for there to be color variations
due to use of natural components, exposure to UV light and/or sunlight, and age
of material. Therefore, color inconsistency between samples, replacement product
or illustrations and actual product is not a manufacturing flaw.
4. Manufacturer makes no guarantee that Natural Cork products
will match or coordinate with customer furnishings, trim, cabinetry, railings,
etc.
5. Inherent variations that are consistent with those of a
Natural Cork product to include pattern, color, and granule size do not indicate
defective material.
6. Noncompliance with installation instructions and maintenance
guidelines as recommended by the manufacture. Manufacturer and retailer cannot
assume responsibility for the suitability of flooring material and accompanying
products for each individual installation as manufacturer and retailer have no
control over the installer's proper application. Should an individual piece be
doubtful as to appearance or dimension the installer should not use this piece.
Failure to apply protective coating in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
may result in irreparable damage to the cork. Such damage is not covered.
7. Cracking, warping, soiling, fading, improper maintenance or
abuse caused by items such as roller skates, golf shoes or pets.
8. Floor covering installed in inappropriate locations is
excluded from this warranty.
9. Exposure to UV light and sunlight will cause discoloration to
natural wood products. This is normal and is not a manufacturing flaw. Area rugs
and large furniture will block light exposure and cause uneven coloration. To
minimize this, furnishings and floor coverings should be moved periodically.
How to Make a Claim
Any claim made under either of these limited warranties must be
made by contacting your retailer within 30 days after the basis of the claim is
detected. In addition, any claim under either of these limited warranties must
be made before the end of the applicable limited warranty period. Proof of
purchase including the date of purchase, must be presented to make a claim.